West Ham star Declan Rice has once again proven why he is Arsenal's main transfer priority this summer. As football.london have reported since February, the 24-year-old is the top target for the Gunners ahead of the 2023/24 season with Mikel Arteta hoping Rice can be one key part of a mini-midfield overhaul.
Edu's plan for the summer window regarding midfielders was mostly clear with further defensive depth also an important issue to fix. Acquiring two options for the engine room was suggested but never looked a guarantee, however, signing a midfield duo now appears a necessity with a major first-team departure set to occur.
Granit Xhaka is in advanced talks to sign for Bayer Leverkusen with a £13million deal looking likely to be completed soon. The Switzerland international has spent the last seven years in north London, comfortably enjoying his best campaign this season where he has notched seven goals and seven assists from 45 games in all competitions.
